VTech 20-2481 Mute Function, Flash Function Hold Function, From the Base

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Handset and Base Operation

If the Base is active on one line when the idle line rings, you will hear a special alert tone, signifying an inbound call. This alert is designed to minimize disruption of the call in progress. You can then:

•Press SPEAKERPHONE (or HEADSET if you are using a Headset connected to the Base) to end the first call, then answer the new call; - or –

•Press the HOLD soft key to place the original call on hold. After that, press the appropriate LINE key and then SPEAKERPHONE (or HEADSET) to answer the new call. You can end the “new” call by pressing SPEAKERPHONE (or HEADSET). Return to the original call by pressing the appropriate LINE key and then SPEAKERPHONE (or HEADSET).

You can also Conference both lines together . See Conference Calling, further on in this User’s Manual.

Mute Function	During an active call pressing either the
	MUTE soft key on the Handset or the
	MUTE key on the Base (when in
	Speakerphone or Headset mode), will
	disable the microphone. Press MUTE key
	again to return to normal 2-way
	conversation.

Advanced Operations

INTERCOM/

TRANSFER

1	2 ABC	3 DEF
4 GHI	5 JKL	6 MNO
7 PQRS	8 TUV	9 WXYZ
TONE	0 OPER	#

Flash Function

Hold Function

From the Handset :

•Press the HOLD soft key to place a call on hold. To return to the call press the LINE.

From the Base :

•During an active call, press the HOLD soft key to place a call on hold. The LINE key will flash to indicate a call is on hold.

•To return to the call press the appropriate LINE and then press SPEAKERPHONE.(or HEADSET)

You can use your GIGAPHONE with services such as call waiting. Simply press the LINE key on the Handset or the FLASH key on the Base (when in Speakerphone or Headset mode) to flash the line.

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